The only structural intervention involved the kitchen, transformed into the beating heart of the house. An open, bright room designed around a large central island. Natural wood finishes dialogue with stone surfaces and integrated storage systems, combining functionality and beauty.
The real distinguishing feature of the project is the work on the finishes: pastel – a continuous, textured material – covers floors, bathroom walls and the entire pool area, creating an effect of uniform visual coherence and tactility. Existing old tiles were recovered and enhanced with contemporary techniques. Exposed-beamed walls and ceilings, finished with sand-colored lime paint, lighten the rooms, accentuating a new bright and refined atmosphere.
The color sand, chosen as a chromatic thread, runs through the entire dwelling. The children’s rooms, on the other hand, have been customized: for the male, a decorative panel with a racing car and blue tones in the dedicated bathroom as well; for the female, more delicate nuances, with pink hints in the matching bathroom. At the entrance, a glass wall elegantly separates a small display area with the son’s sports trophies.
The furnishings come from high-end collections: sofas and armchairs in natural fabrics, solid wood tables and chairs, and lighting fixtures of sculptural design. The walk-in closet, bathrooms and fixed elements were custom-made by local artisans, capable of combining tradition and contemporaneity, enhancing the dialogue between pre-existing and new additions.
This project demonstrates how the transformation of an environment can take place without disrupting its structure, but working sensitively on materials, light and proportions. The villa has found a new identity, staying true to its essence, and becoming the perfect retreat for a family that knows how to recognize beauty in details.
Photographer: Luca Rotondo
Artwork: Peter Frey gallery
